How to travel from Montpellier to Quimper, France

The distance between Montpellier and Quimper is around 964km (599 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Montpellier to Quimper by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Brest (BES) then take the train to Quimper.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to Quimper.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nantes Haluchère and then to Quimper.

  • Duration14h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)

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Drive

Drive to Quimper.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Distance1,053km (655 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Quimper

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Quimper by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 14h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).

The distance between Montpellier and Quimper is around 964km (599 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 787km (489 miles)

It takes around 7h 40m to get from Montpellier and Quimper by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Quimper is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier and Quimper, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Quimper. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Montpellier and Quimper. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 7h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Montpellier and Quimper. It typically takes around 14h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Montpellier to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nantes Haluchère. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 10m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Montpellier and Quimper. Buses run twice daily and take around 14h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Quimper. We recommend that you fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Brest (BES) then take the train to Quimper. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Quimper is Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Quimper. Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Montpellier and Quimper. The distance is around 1,053km (655 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Quimper is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around €210 ($210).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Quimper

Transport options from Montpellier to Quimper
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
3h 55m
€160($160)
every 4 hours964km (599 miles)
Train and Plane5hrs
€205($205)
once daily1,188km (738 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane5h 20m
€260($260)
once daily1,216km (756 miles)
Train
7h 40m
€210($210)
3 times a week1,331km (827 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
14h 10m
€55($55)
twice daily1,067km (663 miles)
Bus via Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde14h 45m
€37($37)
3 times a week1,084km (674 miles)
Drive
9h 55m
€190($190)
on demand1,053km (655 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Quimper

The following major airports near Quimper offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

UIP
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
6km (3 miles) from Quimper
BES
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Domestic Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Quimper
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Quimper